The Zen master and one of the world's most beloved teachers returns with a concise, practical guide to understanding and developing our most powerful inner resource - silence - to help us find happiness, purpose, and peace.

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent book

By
Eileen So
on
03-20-15

Living Buddha, Living Christ

By:
Thich Nhat Hanh

Narrated by:
Ben Kingsley

Length: 2 hrs and 16 mins

Abridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
444

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
360

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
358

World-renowned thinker and scholar Thich Nhat Hanh, considered by many to be a "Living Buddah," explores the spiritual crossroads where the traditions of Christianity and Buddhism meet.
Living Buddha, Living Christ reawakens our understanding of both religions and the connections between them.

4 out of 5 stars

if only it wasn't abridged it'd be a five

By
Nicole
on
07-09-11

You Are Here

Discovering the Magic of the Present Moment

By:
Thich Nhat Hanh,
Sherab Chodzin Kohn - translator

Narrated by:
Lloyd James

Length: 3 hrs and 54 mins

Unabridged

Overall

5 out of 5 stars
12

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
7

Story

5 out of 5 stars
6

This moment is the gateway to enlightenment. It is the only moment we have to be joyful, mindful, and awake. The key is to be there for yourself - to learn to be fully present in your life. This, Thich Nhat Hanh explains, is the heart of Buddhist practice. In this introduction to the practice of presence, the beloved Buddhist teacher provides indispensable insight on the essentials of Buddhist thought and offers a range of simple, everyday practices for cultivating mindfulness.

5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful

By
Alyssa Williams
on
02-22-18

Fear

Essential Wisdom for Getting Through the Storm

By:
Thich Nhat Hanh

Narrated by:
Dan Woren

Length: 4 hrs and 20 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
431

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
370

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
365

Most of us live in a constant state of fear - of our past, of illness and aging and death, and of losing the things we treasure most. But it doesn't have to be this way, promises Zen master and Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh. Drawing on a lifetime of mindfulness in action, Thich Nhat Hanh shows us how to use the practice of living in the present to acknowledge and embrace our fears, recognize their origins, and render them powerless. The world-renowned Zen teacher guides us through practical exercises for transforming fear into clarity.

5 out of 5 stars

Here Comes The Dark Side!

By
Platitudinus
on
01-20-15

Happiness

Essential Mindfulness Practices

By:
Thich Nhat Hanh

Narrated by:
Edoardo Ballerini

Length: 4 hrs and 13 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
64

Performance

5 out of 5 stars
52

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
50

With sections on daily practice, relationships, physical practices, mindful eating, and practicing with children,
Happiness is a comprehensive guide to living our daily lives with full awareness, whether we are working, eating, parenting, driving, walking, or simply sitting and breathing.

4 out of 5 stars

Worked for me better on audio than ebook

By
Mark
on
07-29-16

Reconciliation

Healing the Inner Child

By:
Thich Nhat Hanh

Narrated by:
Edoardo Ballerini

Length: 4 hrs and 9 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
102

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
88

Story

5 out of 5 stars
87

Based on Dharma talks by Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh and insights from participants in retreats for healing the inner child,
Reconciliation is an exciting contribution to the growing trend of using Buddhist practices to encourage mental health and wellness.
Reconciliation focuses on the mindful awareness of our emotions and the healing of our relationships as well as meditations and exercises to acknowledge and transform the hurt that many of us experienced as children.

5 out of 5 stars

Life Changing book

By
Ms Anne Graham
on
06-10-17

Silence

The Power of Quiet in a World Full of Noise

By:
Thich Nhat Hanh

Narrated by:
Dan Woren

Length: 3 hrs and 19 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
140

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
119

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
119

The Zen master and one of the world's most beloved teachers returns with a concise, practical guide to understanding and developing our most powerful inner resource - silence - to help us find happiness, purpose, and peace.

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent book

By
Eileen So
on
03-20-15

Living Buddha, Living Christ

By:
Thich Nhat Hanh

Narrated by:
Ben Kingsley

Length: 2 hrs and 16 mins

Abridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
444

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
360

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
358

World-renowned thinker and scholar Thich Nhat Hanh, considered by many to be a "Living Buddah," explores the spiritual crossroads where the traditions of Christianity and Buddhism meet.
Living Buddha, Living Christ reawakens our understanding of both religions and the connections between them.

4 out of 5 stars

if only it wasn't abridged it'd be a five

By
Nicole
on
07-09-11

You Are Here

Discovering the Magic of the Present Moment

By:
Thich Nhat Hanh,
Sherab Chodzin Kohn - translator

Narrated by:
Lloyd James

Length: 3 hrs and 54 mins

Unabridged

Overall

5 out of 5 stars
12

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
7

Story

5 out of 5 stars
6

This moment is the gateway to enlightenment. It is the only moment we have to be joyful, mindful, and awake. The key is to be there for yourself - to learn to be fully present in your life. This, Thich Nhat Hanh explains, is the heart of Buddhist practice. In this introduction to the practice of presence, the beloved Buddhist teacher provides indispensable insight on the essentials of Buddhist thought and offers a range of simple, everyday practices for cultivating mindfulness.

5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful

By
Alyssa Williams
on
02-22-18

Fear

Essential Wisdom for Getting Through the Storm

By:
Thich Nhat Hanh

Narrated by:
Dan Woren

Length: 4 hrs and 20 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
431

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
370

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
365

Most of us live in a constant state of fear - of our past, of illness and aging and death, and of losing the things we treasure most. But it doesn't have to be this way, promises Zen master and Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh. Drawing on a lifetime of mindfulness in action, Thich Nhat Hanh shows us how to use the practice of living in the present to acknowledge and embrace our fears, recognize their origins, and render them powerless. The world-renowned Zen teacher guides us through practical exercises for transforming fear into clarity.

5 out of 5 stars

Here Comes The Dark Side!

By
Platitudinus
on
01-20-15

Happiness

Essential Mindfulness Practices

By:
Thich Nhat Hanh

Narrated by:
Edoardo Ballerini

Length: 4 hrs and 13 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
64

Performance

5 out of 5 stars
52

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
50

With sections on daily practice, relationships, physical practices, mindful eating, and practicing with children,
Happiness is a comprehensive guide to living our daily lives with full awareness, whether we are working, eating, parenting, driving, walking, or simply sitting and breathing.

4 out of 5 stars

Worked for me better on audio than ebook

By
Mark
on
07-29-16

Reconciliation

Healing the Inner Child

By:
Thich Nhat Hanh

Narrated by:
Edoardo Ballerini

Length: 4 hrs and 9 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
102

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
88

Story

5 out of 5 stars
87

Based on Dharma talks by Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh and insights from participants in retreats for healing the inner child,
Reconciliation is an exciting contribution to the growing trend of using Buddhist practices to encourage mental health and wellness.
Reconciliation focuses on the mindful awareness of our emotions and the healing of our relationships as well as meditations and exercises to acknowledge and transform the hurt that many of us experienced as children.

5 out of 5 stars

Life Changing book

By
Ms Anne Graham
on
06-10-17

Old Path White Clouds

Walking in the Footsteps of the Buddha

By:
Thich Nhat Hanh

Narrated by:
Edoardo Ballerini

Length: 16 hrs and 44 mins

Unabridged

Overall

5 out of 5 stars
320

Performance

5 out of 5 stars
288

Story

5 out of 5 stars
288

Old Path White Clouds presents the life and teachings of Gautama Buddha. Drawn directly from 24 Pali, Sanskrit, and Chinese sources, and retold by Thich Nhat Hanh in his inimitably beautiful style, this book traces the Buddha's life slowly and gently over the course of 80 years, partly through the eyes of Svasti, the buffalo boy, and partly through the eyes of the Buddha himself.
Old Path White Clouds is destined to become a classic of religious literature.

5 out of 5 stars

Breathtaking accomplishment!

By
Karamelfun
on
05-14-16

The Art of Living

Peace and Freedom in the Here and Now

By:
Thich Nhat Hanh

Narrated by:
Edoardo Ballerini,
Gabra Zackman

Length: 5 hrs

Unabridged

Overall

5 out of 5 stars
311

Performance

5 out of 5 stars
254

Story

5 out of 5 stars
253

In troubled times there is an urgency to understand ourselves and our world. We have so many questions, and they tug at us night and day, consciously and unconsciously. In this important volume, Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh - one of the most revered spiritual leaders in the world today - reveals an art of living in mindfulness that helps us answer life's deepest questions and experience the happiness and freedom we desire.

5 out of 5 stars

Masterpiece of timeless wisdom

By
ska
on
06-18-17

No Death, No Fear: Comforting Wisdom for Life

By:
Thich Nhat Hanh

Narrated by:
Ken McLeod

Length: 4 hrs and 49 mins

Unabridged

Overall

5 out of 5 stars
86

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
76

Story

5 out of 5 stars
72

"Our biggest fear," says poet and Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh, "is that we will become nothing when we die. If we think that we cease to exist when we die, we have not looked very deeply at ourselves." It is possible to live every day without being afraid of what happens when we die. Through a close examination of who we are, how we exist, and how we live, we can conquer our fear to live a freer and happier life. Through stories and lucid teachings, Thich Naht Hanh brings peace of mind to a difficult subject, and shows is how to live a happier life, free of fear.

5 out of 5 stars

Mesmerizing, Insightful. I am in Awe!

By
C Leone
on
03-29-17

Being Peace

By:
Thich Nhat Hanh

Narrated by:
Edoardo Ballerini

Length: 2 hrs and 53 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
85

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
73

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
71

An ideal starting point for those interested in Buddhism,
Being Peace contains Thich Nhat Hanh's teachings on peace and meditation. Using real examples from his own life as well as poems and fables, Nhat Hanh explains his key practices for living "right in the moment we are alive". These lessons are taught with fine writing and sparkling phrases that draw the listener in and make
Being Peace an audiobook that encourages multiple listenings.

5 out of 5 stars

A practical guide to skillful, conscious living

By
Patricia
on
02-11-17

Body and Mind Are One

A Training in Mindfulness

By:
Thich Nhat Hanh

Narrated by:
Thich Nhat Hanh

Length: 7 hrs and 18 mins

Original Recording

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
170

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
140

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
138

When your body and mind work together as one, you are fully and naturally present in the moment. This is the essence of mindfulness practice - allowing us to touch the wonders of life in the here and now.
Body and Mind Are One is at once a practical teaching series covering fundamental Buddhist principles for a joyful life and a living transmission of insight from beloved Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh, who has practiced, shared, and lived this profound wisdom for over seven decades.

5 out of 5 stars

What a tremendous book!

By
Tara
on
07-07-15

The Art of Communicating

By:
Thich Nhat Hanh

Narrated by:
Dan Woren

Length: 3 hrs and 18 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
394

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
320

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
316

Zen master Thick Nhat Hanh, best-selling author of
Peace is Every Step and one of the most respected and celebrated religious leaders in the world, delivers a powerful path to happiness through mastering life's most important skill: How do we say what we mean in a way that the other person can really hear? How can we listen with compassion and understanding? Communication fuels the ties that bind, whether in relationships, business, or everyday interactions.

4 out of 5 stars

Slow start but good message

By
Victor
on
09-19-13

Living Without Stress or Fear

Essential Teachings on the True Source of Happiness

By:
Thich Nhat Hanh

Narrated by:
uncredited

Length: 6 hrs and 26 mins

Original Recording

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
484

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
330

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
323

A life without stress or fear may seem like an impossible dream-yet Thich Nhat Hanh has spent a lifetime proving not only is it possible, but it is also within our grasp. On
Living Without Stress or Fear, this treasured Zen master shares a message of hope: that we can, through the practice of mindfulness, find freedom from the grip of emotions like anxiety, anger and despair "Suffering persists because we nourish the feelings that cause it," reveals Thich Nhat Hanh.

5 out of 5 stars

Just Listen

By
S. Davis
on
07-08-10

True Love

A Practice for Awakening the Heart

By:
Thich Nhat Hanh

Narrated by:
James Gimian

Length: 1 hr and 28 mins

Unabridged

Overall

5 out of 5 stars
4

Performance

5 out of 5 stars
4

Story

5 out of 5 stars
4

Love might not be what we think it is. We all seek the happiness that comes from loving and being loved, yet we often find ourselves dissatisfied in our relationships and unable to grasp the cause. Thich Nhat Hanh here shows the way to overcome our recurrent obstacles to love - by learning to be mindful, open, and present with ourselves and others. As he explains, "training is needed in order to love properly; and to be able to give happiness and joy, you must practice deep looking directed toward the person you love."

Peace Is Every Step

The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life

By:
Thich Nhat Hanh

Narrated by:
Edoardo Ballerini

Length: 3 hrs and 29 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
1,487

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
1,309

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
1,292

Lucidly and beautifully written,
Peace Is Every Step contains commentaries, meditations, personal anecdotes, and stories from Nhat Hanh's experiences as a peace activist, teacher, and community leader. It begins where the listener already is - in the kitchen, office, driving a car, walking - and shows how deep meditative presence is available now.

5 out of 5 stars

Great approach to mindfulness

By
Jeff
on
02-03-16

The Heart of Understanding, Twentieth Anniversary Edition

Commentaries on the Prajñaparamita Heart Sutra

By:
Thich Nhat Hanh

Narrated by:
Edoardo Ballerini

Length: 1 hr and 10 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
66

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
56

Story

5 out of 5 stars
56

Comprising only 632 Chinese characters, the Heart Sutra is Buddhism in a nutshell. Despite its brevity, this powerful work covers more of the Buddha's teachings than any other scripture. Its influence is more profound and wide-reaching than any other text in Buddhism.

5 out of 5 stars

Meaningful and thoughtful.

By
Kathryn Kempf
on
10-02-15

Plum Village Meditations

By:
Thich Nhat Hanh,
Sister Jina van Hengel

Narrated by:
Thich Nhat Hanh,
Sister Jina van Hengel

Length: 1 hr and 19 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
164

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
78

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
72

Join in meditations developed at one of the world's great meditation centers and gain ideal support for a daily mindfulness practice. Here are 4 authentic meditations from Plum Village, the celebrated Zen sanctuary and peace center founded by Thich Nhat Hanh in southern France. Hanh is a meditation master who Thomas Merton has described as "the Zen monk who sees beyond life and death." These inspiring guided meditations teach conscious breathing for calming the mind and cultivating joy, body appreciation and attunement practice, and how to transform your anger into seeds of kindness.

4 out of 5 stars

not for beginners

By
Catherine
on
01-06-06

Peace Is Every Breath

A Practice for Our Busy Lives

By:
Thich Nhat Hanh

Narrated by:
Dan Woren

Length: 2 hrs and 19 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
150

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
115

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
112

In his travels around the country and the world, Zen master and international best-selling author Thich Nhat Hanh witnessed a growing unhappiness among the many people he encountered. He saw the hectic pace of our day-to-day lives taking a toll on our health and well-being. In response, the renowned teacher sat down to write
Peace Is Every Breath, a book that makes the core teachings of Buddha accessible for everyone.

3 out of 5 stars

First time I've been disappointed in a TNH book

By
Cherie'
on
01-26-12

Publisher's Summary

"The act of praying is not just an empty wish, because behind each prayer there is a practice of mindfulness and concentration." (Thich Nhat Hanh, from The Energy of Prayer)

In this extraordinary celebration of spirituality, The Energy of Prayer demonstrates the relevance of prayer in our daily lives. Thich Nhat Hanh reveals how the energy of prayer and meditation allow us to reconnect with our higher selves while satisfying our basic need to connect with the world as a whole. With a generous spirit that acknowledges the many different types and functions of prayer, The Energy of Prayer provides a guide for deepening our spiritual practice through the use of prayer.

Thich Nhat Hanh introduces the listener to several meditation methods that reenvision prayer as an open, inclusive, and accessible practice that helps create healthy lives through the power of awareness and intention. This audiobook includes visualization and breathing exercises as well as a rich sampling of prayers, chants, and invocations from the Buddhist tradition.

Great narration elevates this

I liked Thich Nhat Hanh’s premise: After meeting with some Catholic nuns, two Buddhist nuns told him that it seemed like Christianity was easier than Buddhism because you just pray and put your faith in God whereas with Buddhism, you have to do everything yourself. So he wanted to examine prayer in a way that would help both Buddhists and those from prayer-using faiths. It was intellectually interesting to read how he reconciled prayer with Buddhism’s central tenet of seeking proof that an idea works. He concludes that prayer is merely the initial step with which to inspire action in the real world. If you’ve read much Thich Nhat Hanh, you can probably skip this one unless you’re a practicing Christian. There are good appendices with Buddhist practices that can be used like prayers — they’re available in other books, though. Also, beware of the fallacious introduction by Larry Dossey that erroneously claims scientific studies have proven that prayer can heal. No double-blind prayer study has ever done so. Grade: B+

Ballerini is the absolute best narrator of Thich Nhat Hanh books. I’ve listened to him read other Buddhist titles and he's good, but he simply inhabits Thich Nhat Hanh's spirit in a way that's compelling all by itself. He's like Ralph Cosham's readings of Louise Penny.

Unlike any other

Forget anything you have read on prayer. Unlike other books on the subject this looks at why and what prayer is. This also includes a unique step to charge your prayer practice. It really shows unities of every path. It might be short, but it is one of those rare pearls which you might move onto your device permanently. This is freeing because unlike other books on the topic it is not about converting it is a tool.